What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
furious
Example
She was furious when she found out that her car had been stolen. [furious: adjective]
Example
He was so furious with his boss that he quit his job on the spot. [furious: adjective]
infuriated
Example
The customer was infuriated by the poor service at the restaurant. [infuriated: adjective]
Example
She was infuriated when she saw that someone had scratched her new car. [infuriated: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Furious is more common than infuriated in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between furious and infuriated?
Infuriated is slightly more formal than furious, but both words can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
